Senior Commercial Manager

Mace is managing a portfolio of entertainment venues across Saudi Arabia. They are seeking a highly qualified Cost Engineer to join their team and contribute to the project's success from concept design to later delivery stages.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth cost analyses of various project aspects, identifying cost patterns, variances, and potential cost-saving opportunities.

• Generate cost projections and forecasts to inform financial planning and budgeting decisions.

• Serve as the primary contact for project management consultants (PMCs) on all cost-related matters, addressing their questions and ensuring they meet project requirements.

• Ensure PMCs adhere to established company processes and procedures, providing training and guidance as needed.

• Coordinate with PMCs to guarantee accurate and timely submission of cost data and reports.

• Utilize advanced Excel skills to manage, analyze, and visualize large sets of cost data.

• Develop insightful cost reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management review.

• Maintain a well-organized cost information database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Identify and propose improvements to cost engineering practices within the project.

• Stay abreast of the latest cost engineering and data analysis tools and techniques.

• Collaborate with other Project Management Office (PMO) team members to integrate cost data with other key performance indicators (KPIs) for a more comprehensive project view.

• Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with established cost-related procedures and standards.

• Proactively identify and report any deviations from the budget or established procedures to senior management.

About You:

• Possess a relevant degree qualification in construction, engineering, or a related field (required).

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal development and hold (or be actively pursuing) a chartered professional qualification in cost engineering or a similar field (preferred).

• Experience with fit-out projects is a valuable asset (preferred).

• Skilled in using digital tools and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

• Possess excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to provide effective support to project teams.

• Have a solid background in construction or project management.

• Eager to learn, grow your career, and leverage the opportunities offered by Mace.